Ufuk Selvi
About Ufuk Selvi
Ufuk Selvi is an Associate Principal at Arup in San Francisco, with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and building services design, particularly in seismically sensitive areas.
Company
Ufuk Selvi is currently associated with Arup, where he holds the position of Associate Principal. He has been with the company in this role since 2022, based in San Francisco, California, USA. His extensive career at Arup includes prior roles such as Associate Director, Associate, and Senior Mechanical Engineer, covering various locations including Istanbul, Turkey, and Los Angeles, USA.
Title
Ufuk Selvi serves as an Associate Principal at Arup. He has held this title since 2022, continuing his career in San Francisco, California, USA. Prior to this, he has held progressive roles within the company, showcasing his development and expertise over several years.
Education and Expertise
Ufuk Selvi holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) and a Master of Science (M.Sc) in Mechanical Engineering from Yildiz Technical University, completed in 1999 and 2002 respectively. He also earned an M.Sc in Engineering Management from Istanbul Technical University in 2002. Currently, he is a PhD candidate focusing on tunnel ventilation and sustainable metro design. His educational background underpins his expertise in building services design across various building types, including museums and educational buildings.
Professional Background
Ufuk Selvi’s professional journey includes significant roles at Arup. He began as a Senior Engineer in 2004 and transitioned to Senior Mechanical Engineer in 2010. He then moved up to Associate in 2012, followed by Associate Director in 2013, before becoming Associate Principal in 2022. His experience spans multiple locations and disciplines, including mechanical engineering and project management in seismically sensitive areas.
Academic Contributions and Public Engagements
Ufuk Selvi has contributed to the academic and professional community through lectures and publications. He has given lectures on 'Tall Buildings Design, Modelling and Construction' for the Ministry of Environment and Urbanisation. Additionally, he has presented at congresses and published articles in national and international journals, covering a variety of topics related to his field.